Venetian, Palazzo to Allow Smoking at Table Games

The Venetian and Palazzo recently updated their policy to allow smoking at all table games. Non-smokers may request a smoke-free table on a case-by-case basis.

Published November 13, 2023

PA Smoking Bill to Move

In Pennsylvania, a bill that would close the loophole in the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008 that allows indoor smoking in casinos is set to move in the...

Published November 13, 2023

Striking Detroit Casino Workers Seek ‘Bill of Rights’

As the Detroit casino strike nears its first month, union leaders are asking for greater protections for picketers, including the right to assemble freely, be safe from traffic and...

Published November 13, 2023

Richmond Voters Reject Casino Referendum, Again

A vote last week to bring a casino to Richmond, Virginia didn’t go the right way for developers. Almost 60 percent of the turnout rejected the plan that would...

Published November 13, 2023

Can Macau Compete in a Crowded Sports Market?

In the quest to end its reliance on gaming for tax revenues, Macau is exploring its potential future role as a sports hub. Casino operators are already mounting large-scale...

Published November 6, 2023

Automation Impacts Striking Detroit Casino Workers

Among the issues raised by striking Detroit casino workers is the impact of automation on their jobs. Cocktail servers and housekeepers said new technology like Smart Bar and HotSOS...

Published November 6, 2023

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Published November 6, 2023

Kambi, LiveScore Group Ink New Partnership

Kambi and LivesScore Group have formed a new partnership that will see Kambi’s sportsbook power the group’s LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet online sportsbook brands globally.

Published November 6, 2023

Bally’s Posts Record Revenue; Will Slash Jobs

Bally’s Corporation reported record revenue of $632.5 million for the third quarter, but with a bottom line still showing a net loss of $61.8 million, the company will slash...

Published November 6, 2023

Konami and Xalient Partner On Facial Recognition

Konami Gaming, Inc. and Xalient Inc. are partnering to launch SYNK Vision, a facial recognition technology that could eliminate the need for magnetic player tracking cards.

Published November 6, 2023

Aristocrat Launches Class II NFL Kickoff in Oklahoma

Aristocrat has released the third game in its licensed NFL series, the Class II NFL Kickoff, in Oklahoma, featured on the RELM XL five-reel cabinet.

Published November 6, 2023

NJDGE’s Rebuck to be Honored at ECGC

David Rebuck (l.), director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City.

Published November 6, 2023

ICGR Names Megan Basson Executive Director

Megan Basson (l.) has been named executive director of the International Center for Gaming Regulation.

Published November 6, 2023

Pro-Gambling Ohio Lawmaker Stepping Down

Ohio State Rep. Bill Seitz (l.), who has been a staunch supporter of gambling measures including brick-and-mortar casino legalization and failed attempts to pass iGaming, will not run for...

Published November 6, 2023

UKGC Adds Commissioners

The U.K. Gambling Commission has added seven new members. The regulator says the new commissioners “bring experience and knowledge from a wide range of sectors to help us ensure...

Published November 6, 2023

Texas Tribal Casino Receives 100th Statement of Support

The city council of Port Arthur, Texas recently provided the 100th statement of support for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe’s right to offer electronic bingo at its Naskila Casino (l.). Other...

Published November 6, 2023

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Casino Ruling

The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision that the license awarded to Legends Casino and Cherokee Nation Businesses by the Arkansas Gaming Commission was unconstitutional, since only...

Published November 6, 2023

Oklahoma Lawmakers Reject Two Compacts

Stating compacts allowing two small Oklahoma tribes to offer off-reservation gaming contained “significant fatal flaws,” a legislative panel unanimously rejected the compacts negotiated in 2020 by Governor Kevin Stitt...

Published November 6, 2023

Betway Quits as Illinois’ Only Bidder for Standalone License

Betway had a license ready and waiting in the sports-rich Illinois. They were the lone bidder for a supplemental standalone license. Then the sportsbook pulled up stakes, no reason...

Published November 6, 2023

Iowa Governor Supports Sports Betting Criminal Investigation

Governor Kim Reynolds (l.) called a news conference about deployment of the Iowa National Guard. But the conference attracted questions about the investigation into Illegal sports betting among student...

Published November 6, 2023